Skin Conditions
Hypertrophic scar
Mild
ICD-10: L91 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: उभरे हुए निशान · தமிழ்: உயர்ந்த தடித்த வடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎತ್ತರವಾದ ದಪ್ಪ ಗಾಯದ ಗುರುತು · తెలుగు: ఎత్తైన మందపాటి మచ్చ · বাংলা: উঁচু মোটা দাগ · मराठी: उंच जाड डाग · ગુજરાતી: ઊંચા જાડા ડાઘ
About this condition
A hypertrophic scar is a raised, thickened scar that forms when the body produces excess collagen during the healing process after an injury or surgery. Unlike normal scars, these remain within the boundaries of the original wound, appearing red or purple and sometimes causing itching or discomfort. They may improve over time with treatments like silicone gels, steroid injections, or laser therapy.
Common symptoms
raised thick scar
red or purple scar
firm scar tissue
itchy scar
scar grows over time
hard bump at injury site
When to see a doctor: if causing discomfort or cosmetic concern
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | उभरे हुए निशान · मोटे दाग · खुजलीदार निशान · लाल उभरे हुए दाग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உயர்ந்த தடித்த வடு · நமைச்சலான வடு · தடிமனான வடு திசு · சிவப்பு வடு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎತ್ತರವಾದ ದಪ್ಪ ಗಾಯದ ಗುರುತು · ತುರಿಕೆ ಗಾಯದ ಗುರುತು · ದಪ್ಪವಾದ ಗುರುತು ಅಂಗಾಂಶ · ಕೆಂಪು ಗಾಯದ ಗುರುತು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎత్తైన మందపాటి మచ్చ · దురద మచ్చ · మందపాటి మచ్చ కణజాలం · ఎర్రని మచ్చ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | উঁচু মোটা দাগ · চুলকানি দাগ · পুরু দাগ টিস্যু · লাল দাগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | उंच जाड डाग · खाज सुटलेले डाग · जाड डाग ऊतक · लाल डाग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઊંચા જાડા ડાઘ · ખંજવાળવાળા ડાઘ · જાડા ડાઘ પેશી · લાલ ડાઘ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Hypertrophic scar?
raised thick scar, red or purple scar, firm scar tissue, itchy scar, scar grows over time, hard bump at injury site.
When should I see a doctor?
if causing discomfort or cosmetic concern
Is Hypertrophic scar common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Hypertrophic scar?
Severity is classified as Mild. if causing discomfort or cosmetic concern.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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